Nutrition Counselor; RDN/CDN
Listed on 2026-02-04
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Healthcare
Health Promotion, Community Health, Public Health, Health Educator
Location: City of Syracuse
Now Hiring:
Nutrition Counselor (Part-Time, $40/hr) Join Us in Building a Healthier Community!
Westcott Community Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and community-minded Nutrition Counselor to help empower our neighbors through improved nutrition, chronic disease support, and access to healthy meals.
This is a 20-hour/week, part-time, remote (with occasional on-site needs) position with flexible scheduling and some evening/weekend availability for outreach and community events.
Position:
Nutrition Counselor |
Location:
Remote + local travel to center/events/meetings |
Hours:
20 hours/week, flexible | Pay: $40/hour | Benefits:
Sick Leave + Holidays |
Reports To:
Executive Director & Director of Operations
The Nutrition Counselor plays a key role in our mission to strengthen community health. As a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), you’ll provide individualized nutrition support, deliver education, and connect neighbors with essential health resources—from healthy food access to chronic condition management.
We’re looking for someone who is:- A self-starter
- Compassionate and people-focused
- Organized and tech-savvy
- A strong communicator
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Case Management & Nutrition Support
- Accept and manage referrals promptly
- Complete intake assessments and biannual Life Needs Assessments
- Develop individualized nutrition plans and monitor progress
- Conduct HRSN (Health Related Social Needs) screenings for Medicaid members as needed
- Maintain frequent contact with participants and assist with referrals
- Collaborate closely with our Community Health Advocate
- Maintain accurate, confidential client records (HIPAA & Healthy Alliance compliant)
- Connect eligible participants to our Basic Needs Pantry, Medically Tailored Meals, and Produce Prescriptions
- Provide nutrition support for chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, heart disease, food allergies)
- Support community health events and initiatives
- Develop educational materials and occasionally present workshops
- Attend community meetings and represent the center professionally
- Engage in ongoing professional development
- Track services, outcomes, and program data using Unite Us and Salesforce
- Complete documentation in a timely, organized manner
- Maintain reliable transportation for meetings and on-site needs
- Additional duties as assigned
- CDN or RDN credential (required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong listening and assessment skills
- Time management, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Warm, professional, and compassionate demeanor
- Comfort with technology and data systems
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